Years 7–8 Creating Digital Solutions Crossword: Designing and tracing algorithms to Evaluating digital solutions (Modules 50–125)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 1. Adds a ______ to the end of a list, making it one item longer. Start with an empty list like scores = [] and use append() in a loop to build it up. Word 3 of: list.append(_____) (5)
- 4. A ______ created inside a function. It only exists in that function, so using it outside gives a NameError. A ______ made outside all functions is global and can be used anywhere. Word 2 of: local ________ (8)
- 6. A table that lists each design option against the same ______, rates each one, and helps you pick the best design and give reasons for your choice. Word 1 of: ________ table (8)
- 7. An if indented inside a ______'s block is checked again on every repetition, so each pass can make a different decision. Word 4 of: if inside a ____ (4)
- 8. Logical operators that combine or flip True/False conditions. and needs both True, or needs at least one True, and ______ reverses True to False (or False to True). Word 3 of: and, or, ___ (3)
- 9. Word 3 of the term in 2 Down: ________ against ___________ (11)
- 10. Creates a function: a named, reusable block of indented code that only runs when you call it. Define it first, then call it. Word 1 of: ___ name(): (3)
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- 2. Check if a solution stayed within its time, budget, device and skill limits, say if each was met or not met, and explain what trade-offs were made and how they affected its features. Word 1 of: ________ against ___________ (8)
- 3. Chosen inputs, each with the output you expect, picked so every path (branch) through an algorithm gets tested. Compare the real result to the expected output. Word 1 of: ____ data (4)
- 5. ______() gives text, so int() wraps it to turn the typed text into a whole number you can calculate with. Use float() for decimals. str() turns a number back into text. Word 2 of: int(_____()) (5)
Answer Key
Years 7–8 Creating Digital Solutions · Modules 50–125
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1VALUE — Adds a ______ to the end of a list, making it one item longer. Start with an empty list like scores = [] and use append() in a loop to build it up. Word 3 of: list.append(_____)
4VARIABLE — A ______ created inside a function. It only exists in that function, so using it outside gives a NameError. A ______ made outside all functions is global and can be used anywhere. Word 2 of: local ________
6CRITERIA — A table that lists each design option against the same ______, rates each one, and helps you pick the best design and give reasons for your choice. Word 1 of: ________ table
7LOOP — An if indented inside a ______'s block is checked again on every repetition, so each pass can make a different decision. Word 4 of: if inside a ____
8NOT — Logical operators that combine or flip True/False conditions. and needs both True, or needs at least one True, and ______ reverses True to False (or False to True). Word 3 of: and, or, ___
9CONSTRAINTS — Word 3 of the term in 2 Down: ________ against ___________
10DEF — Creates a function: a named, reusable block of indented code that only runs when you call it. Define it first, then call it. Word 1 of: ___ name():
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2EVALUATE — Check if a solution stayed within its time, budget, device and skill limits, say if each was met or not met, and explain what trade-offs were made and how they affected its features. Word 1 of: ________ against ___________
3TEST — Chosen inputs, each with the output you expect, picked so every path (branch) through an algorithm gets tested. Compare the real result to the expected output. Word 1 of: ____ data
5INPUT — ______() gives text, so int() wraps it to turn the typed text into a whole number you can calculate with. Use float() for decimals. str() turns a number back into text. Word 2 of: int(_____())